by Jon Schlackman | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog, State Law
Under New York law, tenants are generally responsible for paying rent through the expiration of their lease term, even if they vacate the premises before the lease ends. However, RPAPL § 227-a creates an important statutory exception designed to protect senior...
by Jon Schlackman | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
Serving on the board of an HOA, condominium or cooperative comes with important responsibilities. New York law requires boards to complete certain annual compliance obligations to promote transparency and to help directors understand their fiduciary duties. Below are...
by Jon Schlackman | Jul 24, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
As we mentioned a few months ago, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued new requirements that affect community association boards and their 2027 budgets. Notably, for loan applications dated on or after January 4, 2027, the minimum annual reserve contribution will...
by Jon Schlackman | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
A recent case out of Florida highlights the critical importance of financial oversight for all community associations. Following a 2022 investigation sparked by resident concerns over declining reserve funds and undocumented spending, it was discovered that a board...
by Jon Schlackman | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized, Blog, Litigation, State Law
This month, our firm successfully recouped several years of past due common charges pursuant to RPAPL §1308(4)(k), otherwise known as the Zombie Law. A condominium unit located within an HOA had been vacant since the owners died. Pursuant to this law, our firm put...
by Jon Schlackman | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Condominium, State Law
On October 16, 2025, New York State passed amendments to the Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, significantly changing foreclosure actions for condominiums and homeowners associations. Condominiums and homeowners Condominiums and...
